Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.
Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say – AP News
- Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say AP News
- Teachers and students killed in Thailand school shooting CNN
- Thailand high school shooting leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured, officials say CBS News
- Thailand: Injuries reported in active school shooting BBC
- At Least Six Reported Dead in School Shooting in Thailand The New York Times
Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait – The Washington Post
- Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait The Washington Post
- Iran war live: Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’; Hormuz deal close Al Jazeera
- Live updates: Iran says Hormuz deal is close but US must meet commitments before strait reopens CNN
- Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans Reuters
- Live Updates: Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says CBS News
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait – The Washington Post
- Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait The Washington Post
- Iran war live: Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’; Hormuz deal close Al Jazeera
- Live updates: Iran says Hormuz deal is close but US must meet commitments before strait reopens CNN
- Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans Reuters
- Live Updates: Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says CBS News
Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks – Reuters
- Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks Reuters
- NEWSLETTER: High seas drama: Hormuz and Black Sea roil global trade Reuters
- Hormuz Opening Uncertain After New Strike, as Trump Administration Says Deal May Be Close WSJ
- Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say BBC
- West Asia LIVE: Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks thehindu.com
At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say
Authorities say suspected gunman shot and killed his grandparents at their home before opening fire at the school.
Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.
Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record – AP News
- Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record AP News
- Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on Reuters
- How to avoid the worst of the Italian heatwave this summer BBC
- Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert The Guardian
- Red alert issued for all major Italian cities as blistering heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record CBS News
AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy – The Guardian
- Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy The Guardian
- Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes, Ukraine’s Pleas for Air Defenses Are Falling Flat The New York Times
- Ukraine’s Fire Point starts to integrate European tech into missile defense system Defense News
- US Agrees to Monthly Patriot Interceptor Deliveries to Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says united24media.com
- Zelenskyy: US will deliver Patriot missiles to Ukraine monthly, but not enough to meet needs Українська правда
Houthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen, officials say, as Saudi Arabia warns of further attacks – The Guardian
- Houthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen, officials say, as Saudi Arabia warns of further attacks The Guardian
- Houthi Attacks on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War The New York Times
- Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11 civilians as kingdom warns of wider threat The Times of Israel
- Houthi attacks on Yemeni government forces kill at least 30 Al Jazeera
- Houthis Attack Saudi-Backed Forces in Yemen, Escalating Tensions Bloomberg.com
Houthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen, officials say, as Saudi Arabia warns of further attacks – The Guardian
- Houthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen, officials say, as Saudi Arabia warns of further attacks The Guardian
- Houthi Attacks on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War The New York Times
- Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11 civilians as kingdom warns of wider threat The Times of Israel
- Houthi attacks on Yemeni government forces kill at least 30 Al Jazeera
- Houthis Attack Saudi-Backed Forces in Yemen, Escalating Tensions Bloomberg.com
More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state
Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
More than a decade after 43 students vanished in Mexico, ex-governor arrested, accused of cover-up – AP News
Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
New Zealand politician caught joining city council meeting from bathroom with underwear drying – New York Post
- New Zealand politician caught joining city council meeting from bathroom with underwear drying New York Post
- Watch: New Zealand Politician Joins Council Meeting From Bathroom With Underwear Drying NDTV
- New Zealand councillor joins Zoom meeting from bathroom; colleagues say, ‘We can see your washing’ and her reply is what truly defines confidence The Times of India
- Boner of the Day for August 7th, 2026 X96
- 'Can you see me?' Councillor's Zoom meeting with 'hostage' goes viral Mediaweek
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue – BBC
Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights – Reuters
- Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights Reuters
- Okinawa bases brace for lengthy lockdown, flooding from Typhoon Dolphin stripes.com
- Key Chinese Ports Near Shanghai Halt Operations Ahead of Typhoon Dolphin Bloomberg.com
- 13 times the size of Zhejiang: China deploys drones, AI as Typhoon Dolphin nears coast South China Morning Post
- Powerful Typhoon Dolphin brings wind and flood threats as it tracks toward China FOX Weather
Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights – Reuters
- Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights Reuters
- Okinawa bases brace for lengthy lockdown, flooding from Typhoon Dolphin stripes.com
- Key Chinese Ports Near Shanghai Halt Operations Ahead of Typhoon Dolphin Bloomberg.com
- 13 times the size of Zhejiang: China deploys drones, AI as Typhoon Dolphin nears coast South China Morning Post
- Powerful Typhoon Dolphin brings wind and flood threats as it tracks toward China FOX Weather